As Miami-Dade students return to class, Superintendent Jose Dotres expects no major enrollment drop
On the first day of school, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Jose Dotres said Thursday that last school year's dramatic enrollment decline of 12,000 students was a one-off and he doesn't anticipate a sequel. " I think moving forward, we have more of a stabilized understanding of what enrollment will look
Hialeah man accused of repeatedly stealing diesel fuel from 7-Eleven, cops say
A Hialeah man is facing charges in connection with a series of thefts of diesel fuel worth thousands of dollars from a 7-Eleven, police said. Jose Dayron Bravo, 36, was arrested Wednesday on charges of fraudulently obtaining fuel, illegally transporting fuel and petit theft, an arrest report said. According to...
Haitian Stars Bring Ayiti Bèl Nanm to Miami as TPS Losses Rattle Community
An all-Haitian cast of singers, actors and dancers takes the stage at Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center on Saturday for a musical celebrating Haiti's culture and artistry, arriving at a moment when more than 300,000 Haitians across the United States have lost their temporary immigration protections. The production, called
Waldorf Astoria Miami Passes 75 Floors as the City’s First Supertall Skyscraper Reshapes the...
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Miami has reached its 75th floor, placing the 100-story tower three-quarters of the way to its full 1,049-foot height and on track to become Florida’s first supertall skyscraper when it opens in 2028. Developer Property Markets Group, the Miami-based firm leading the project alo
Miami-Dade Animal Services seek ‘furever’ home for Tigress, other furry friends
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Tigress is a sweet, playful boxer mix looking for her forever home through Miami-Dade Animal Services. At around 5–6 years old and just under 50 pounds, she’s the perfect balance of fun and well-mannered. Staff members say she’s potty trained, walks well on...
His mother vanished in Miami Beach. Decades later, he’s following her trail
Adrian Hoffman wants to know what happened to his mother. More than twenty years ago, the young model vanished on South Beach, leaving behind a missing person’s report that was light on the details and a toddler son on the other side of the globe. This week, that grieving son flew 20 hours from New Zealand to Miami wit
Kendall Restaurant Racks Up 63 Health Violations, Stays Open Anyway
A restaurant in unincorporated Southwest Miami-Dade was hit with 63 health code violations during a single unannounced inspection on August 11, yet inspectors let it keep serving customers. Rinconcito Miami 2, located at 15956 SW 137th Ave. in the Country Mall Plaza near West Kendall/Richmond West, saw state inspectors
South Beach after-hours institution closes after 38 years
For generations of Miamians, Sultan Mediterranean Cuisine was where the night ended. (Usually with a falafel, greasy pizza, and a story to tell). Now, after 38 years of feeding Miami night owls on Collins Avenue, Sultan has closed. According to Alan Philips, the restaurateur and podcast host behind What’s Good...
Sunrise Approves GL Homes’ 294-Unit Highrise Near Sawgrass Mills
Sunrise city commissioners have given GL Homes the green light to build a 294-unit apartment highrise on a 5.5-acre parcel within its sprawling Radius at Sawgrass development near Sawgrass Mills. The eight-story building will rise next to an existing lake on a property that sits southwest of the intersection of West Su
Iconic South Florida Chinese restaurant celebrates 60 years
Six decades, four generations, several South Florida addresses, and one Sammy Davis Jr. sighting later, Wan’s Mandarin House is prepping to celebrate a milestone few restaurants ever reach. The enduring Chinese restaurant, now located at 664 N. Federal Hwy. in Fort Lauderdale, is marking its 60th anniversary with five.
